Long before becoming a keynote speaker and emcee, I was drawn to experiences that sparked aliveness - volunteering to wear a boa constrictor at five, dancing as a bumblebee ballerina and lighting up from within, standing under the pressure of the National Spelling Bee. Those moments revealed a simple truth: I come alive in connection - especially in the energy of a room.
Today, I bring that instinct for connection to global conferences and events as a keynote speaker, emcee, moderator, and on-camera host. Whether guiding a multi-day summit or faciltating a panel discussion, I bring warmth, clarity, and a deeply embodied intuition, creating atmospheres where people feel engaged, energized, and fully present.
My signature keynote, BE PRESENT. BELIEVE. BE AUTHENTIC., is the heart of everything I do. It’s about slowing down enough to feel the moment, trusting what's already inside you, and leading from a place that's real.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology pre-med with honors, studying how people think, respond, and make decisions - while simultaneously immersing myself in theater, dance, and improv comedy. That combination of analytical training and live performance shaped the way I work today: grounded, adaptable, and fluent in structure and spontaneity. It’s what allows me to step into rooms across technology, healthcare, finance, and other industries and translate complex conversations into experiences people can follow, feel, and remember.
I've hosted multi-day conferences like CES and IFT, energized internal sales kickoffs, interviewed celebrities, and emceed award galas and leadership summits across North America, Europe, Singapore, India, and the Middle East. Whether standing in front of thousands or guiding an intimate panel, my intention is the same: create connection, elevate the message, and move the room.
My love of performance began at age six as a ballerina bumble bee (pictured above). What started as childhood joy became a lifelong study of presence, rhythm, and emotional connection.
Dance is about resonance - reading a room, feeling energy shift, and guiding an audience through a shared experience. Today, I choreograph and teach Repertoire dance to adults, creating contemporary pieces that tell a story and invite audiences to feel something real. Each season, we develop meaningful work that moves dancers and audiences.
That understanding of timing, energy, and connection now shapes how I engage audiences around the world - whether on a theater stage or at a global conference.
Influenced by my grandfather, a dentist ahead of his time in holistic health, and my father, a pathologist and dermatologist, I grew up appreciating the balance between science and spirituality, technology and emotion, analysis and artistry. It shaped the way I see the world - interconnected, nuanced, and deeply human.
Studying Biopsychology as a pre-med major felt like a natural extension of that perspective: psychology as a science, and science as something that ultimately serves people. And yet, listening inward eventually led me toward a more creative path, one that allowed connection and expression to take center stage.
Time in nature, movement, yoga, the arts, water, and tending a garden keep me grounded. Holistic health, beauty, and interconnectedness aren’t trends to me - they’re daily practices that deepen awareness, restore balance and keep me attuned to the inner voice that guides my life and work.
Rich and I live to the east of Chicago with our English Cream Golden Retriever, BeeGee (Beeg for short - yes, named after the musical group). We have partnered together for years on video production projects through his company, Bolin Video Communications. In between traveling the world hosting events, we enjoy a peaceful life near Lake Michigan and our beloved families.
I was deeply influenced by my grandfather, whose thoughtful approach to investing shaped much of our family’s story. His discipline and long-view mindset didn’t just build security, but enabled him to give generously and support those he loved. Watching his stewardship and generosity left a lasting impression on me and continues to shape how I think about responsibility, opportunity, and impact.
Gut Instinct, a local improv comedy troupe, is where I workshop and perform between event trips. The core principles of improv - “Yes, and,” being fully present, listening deeply, and making clear, quick choices - translate directly into my work as a host, emcee, and speaker. Sharing laughter with an audience is immediate and electric. It sharpens awareness, strengthens trust, and reminds us how human connection happens in real time.
As a former spelling bee champion and lifelong dancer, I’m drawn to scenes that blend language, emotion, and physicality. From playful audience prompts to layered character work, improv keeps me curious, responsive, and fully alive.
